Cast iron teapots were created in ancient China. They were then adopted and further developed by the Japanese into practical as well as decorative handicraft items. They symbolize the everlasting stre...

How are the teas decaffeinated?Decaffeinated teas have been around for a long time. They come from the tea plant (camellia sinensis). These teas contain caffeine at the beginning. There are different...

The sweetness and umami of green tea is provided by amino acids. Umami is a loan word from the Japanese word umami (pleasant savoury taste). It is popularly referred to as 'savoriness'. Umami is one o...

These tips are just general guidelines - we believe this a good way to start your tea experience. After all, it always comes back to your personal preference; whether you prefer a stronger tea or a we...

The tea resorts of Darjeeling are located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in northeastern India. Good Darjeelings are often referred to as the "Champagne" of teas. They have a subtle, mell...

(Cyclopia Intermedia)This native South African bush mainly grown in the Cape Town area. It is one of the few rare plants that contains various nutritional properties that fit everyday use.Benefits of...

Rooibos tea, also called red bush tea is not a true tea, but a herb - the young shoots of the South African shrub, Aspalanthus linearis, indigenous to the Cederberg area in South Africa. Rooibos conta...

What is "YERBA"?Yerba mate (Ilex Paraguariensis), a member of the holly family, is a plant which grows wild in sub-tropical areas of South America. For optimum flavour and benefits the herb is milled...